Getting into Hog Production
Workshop
Invermere, November 13
Verterinarian Dr. Kelsey Gray with Prairie Swine Health Services in Red Deer gave a three-hour workshop on hog production to 28 East Kootenay producers. Topics covered included pig health and disease management, nutrition, housing, finishing, breeds, body condition, flavour and quality, transportation, tagging, and more. The workshop was held next door to the newly constructed abattoir of the Windermere & District Famers’ Institute.
Resources:
Power Point Presentation: Getting into Hog Production, Dr. Kelsey Gray, Prairie Swine Health Services, Red Deer
Introduction to Organic Swine Production, Ontario Ministry of Agriculture
Event Details
Invermere: Tuesday, November 13, 1:00 pm – 4:00 pm. Venue: Lions’ Hall, 611 Highway 93/95
Presenter: Dr. Kelsey Gray – Veterinarian with Prairie Swine Health Services in Calgary. Kevin Murphy, P.Ag., Ministry of Agriculture
Free event. Coordinated by the Windermere & District Farmers’ Institute and Kootenay & Boundary Farm Advisors.
